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Dearborn Park under construction June 7, left slide, and Oct. 28, right slide, in downtown Gardiner. The park is next to Johnson Hall Opera House and connects Water and Mechanic streets. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)

A view of the park from Mechanic Street shows construction June 7, at left, and Oct. 28, right, in downtown Gardiner. Upgrades include new stairways with handrails, stabilized paver surfaces, improved lighting, and enhanced landscaping to create a safer and more inviting space. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)

Hunter Swift, from Berube Lawn and Landscaping, installs pavers Wednesday September 24, 2025 in Dearborn Park in downtown Gardiner. The mini park beside Johnson Hall Opera House on Water Street is open now but was closed for renovations between June and October. (Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer) Purchase this image

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